Mounting means for fabric and like covering sheets



.1. E. FRAZER MOUNTING MEANS FOR FABRIC AND LIKE COVERING SHEETS March 25, 1947.

2 Shuts-Sheet Filed l larch 5, 1945 J. E. FRAZ ER 2,417,922

AND LIKE COVERING SHEETS Filed Iax ch 5, 945' Immune MEANS FOR name March 25, 1947.

' 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Mar. 25, 1947 MOUNTING MEANS FOR FABRIC AND LIKE COVERING snan'rs John E. Frazer, Burbank, Calif., asslgnor, by

mesne assignments, to Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, a corporation of California ApplicationjMarch 5, 1945, Serial No. 58 1,14! I 13 Claims. (Cl. 160384) This'invention relates to and has for its prlmary object the provision of a mounting means for securing fabric coverings or linings to walls and other parts in the interior of aircraft cabins, railroad cars, boats, ships, automobiles, and the like, which means may be quickly and easily applied, will prove of pleasing and ornamental appearance and hide all seams and joints of the applied coverings or linings.

Another object of the invention ls'to provide a mounting means such as described which is of simple construction, economical to manufacture, may be readily and easily applied to flat, curved or irregular surfaces with equal eflicacy and easily removed and repeatedly used. I

A further object of this invention is to provide amounting means such as described which includes a base strip and a cover strip, the former of which is adapted to be detachably secured in place and has means thereon for readily and detachably securing in place fabric or like sheets or pieces as coverings for walls, panels, seats and other objects in the interior of vehicle cabins, compartments, etc., or in the rooms of dwellings and on articles of furniture; the cover strip being constrtcted and arranged so thatit may be quickly and easily detachably applied to conceal the base strip and joints or seams of the fabric sheets or. like pieces, and having locking means thereon adapted to snap into interlocking engagement with the fabric holding means on the base stripto detachably secure the cover strip to.

the base strip.

With the foregoing objects in view, together with such other objects and advantages as may subsequently appear, the invention resides in the parts and in the combination, construction and arrangement of parts hereinafter described and cover strip;

Fig. 7 is a fragmentar perspective view of a modified form of base strip;

Fig. 8 is a sectional view of a odified form of,

.Fig. 9 is afragmentary perspectiveview of a modified form of base strip;

Fig. 10 is a sectional view of the basestrip shown in Fig. 10 as applied to an inside corner,

together with a modified form of cover or moldin strip;

Fig. 11 is a fragmentary perspective view of an- V other modified form of base strip;

Fig. 12 is a sectional view of the form of strip shown in Fig. 11 as'applied to an outside corner, together with another modified form of cover or molding strip;

claimed, and illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a fragmentary perspective view of the base strip of the mounting means of this invention';

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary perspective view of the cover strip made in accordance with this invention;

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary front base strip as installed;

Fig. 4 is a cross sectional view of the mounting elevationrof the means showing the manner of applying the cover strip to the base strip;

Fig. 5 is a view similar to Fig. 4 showing the mounting means completely installed;

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary front elevation showing the completely installed mounting means;

Fig. 13 is an enlarged fragmentary horizontal sectional view of the unit shown in Figs. 4 and 5 when used to hold a single cover sheet in place instead of the two sheets as shown in Figs. 4 and'5.

Referring more in detail to the drawings, it is seen that one embodiment of my invention includes a base strip 9 preferably made of thin,

flexible and resilient sheet metal and having openings l0 therein for studs H or the like employed with push-on or other suitable. nut-like fastenings l2-to detachably secure the strip to a wall or other member IS in preparation for mounting sheets'or pieces of fabric M in place.

.In having the base strip flexible and resilient it may be applied to curved or irregular surfaces as readily as to flat surfaces and will conform thereto without bulging or being distorted objectionably.

Means is provided on the base strip for detachably securing one or more of the fabric sheets or pieces I thereto and as here shown comprises a plurality of prongs bent over from'the side edgesof the base strip and arranged in staggered relation to one another. The prongs are tapered to provide sharp pointed free ends facing inwardly so that the fabric pieces I4 may be hooked thereto with the prongs piercing the fabric and the edges of the fabric'disposed in closely spaced relation and lying upon the base strip as shown in Figs. 3 and-4. It now is apparent that. after the strip 9 has been secured to the wall or support IS, the fabric may be quickly and easily hooked onto the prongs 16 to make a flat and neat joint or seam,as shown in Figs. 3 and 4; However, if desired the fabric may be hooked to the base strip before such strip is secured in place.

- In accordance with this invention an elongated cover strip [8 considerably wider than the base strip and made of resilient flexible sheet metal or similar material is constructed and arranged to fit over and conceal the base strip 9 as well as the seam or joint of the fabric with the base strip and the portions of the fabric lying upon the base strip, there being a fastening means on the cover strip providing for a quick interlocking thereof with the fabric holding prongs 16 whereby the cover strip is securely but detachably held in place. As here shown this the cover strip, such flanges extending inwardly and normally lying in spaced and substantially parallel relation to the bod of the cover strip, the

. free longitudinal edge portions of the flanges l9 strip 22 to lock the c'over strip on the base strip.

- means includes rebent flanges l9formed along the side edges of the normally flat body portion of These ribs orflanges are disposed adjacent and on opposite sides of the longitudinal medial line or the cover strip 24. Upon flexing or bowing the strip 24 as by pressingin against opposite sides thereof, the flanges 25 are flexed toward one another and therefore this form of strip may be applied toand' removed from either of the base strips here shown in the same manner as the:

cover strip shown in Fig. 2. Itwill cover the entire joint and the base strip will remain outwardly bowed with its convex side outermost.

.It may as here shown be of angular cross section being back on themselves to form outwardly opening hook-like flanges or hook edges extending the cover strip may be effected by pressing in-- wardiy on the rounded sideedges 2| of such strip while one hook-edge thereof is hookedonto' the prongs l6 as shown in Fig. 4. When. the

other hook edge has been forced inwardly past and is normally bowed a lesser extent than when applied whereby it is held in place under spring tension with the flanges exerting outward pressure against the prongs 23.

Another modified form of my invention, as

shown in Figs. 9 and 10, includes an angle iron (right angular) form of base strip 21 for an- I plication to the right angular wall member 28 of an inside corner, as shown in Fig. 10, there being inwardly turned pointed prongs 29 onto which the fabric sheets 30 and 3d are hooked. This base'strip is ecured in place by suitable fastenings 32 and is covered by a cover or molding strip 33 similar to the one 24 shown in Fig. 8. The strip 33 is concavo convex but has the flared attaching flanges 34 on its convex side so that when applied the concave side is outermost for a better flt in the corner. The prongs it are resilient and yieldable and the cover strip 83 is the other row of prongs Hi, the operator pushes inwardly on -the cover strip then releasesfthefi pressure on the side edges thereof whereupon the inwardly sprung hook edge 20 will spring'out wardly into hooked engagement with said other row of prongs l6 and become locked on the two rows of prongs under tension as shown in Figs. 5 and 6. It should be noted that when the cover strip is in place'as shown inFiss. 5 and 6, it will be bowed outwardly so as to present a transversely curved or convex outer surface with the curved outer edges 2| thereof lying against or close to the fabric pieces, thereby not only entirely con-. cealingthe base strip and seam or joint of the made of resilient metal or somewhat",springy" plastic or the like so that the flanges 34 are yieldable and may be forced past the likewise yieldable prongs l8v into interlocked engagement therewith, as shown in Fig. 10, to hold the cover strip in place effectively covering and concealing fabric pieces butprovlding a neat andsmooth fixture which is of ornamental appearance.

To-remove the cover strip it is only necessary to press against the sides to bring oneof thehook edges 2|! to the position shown in Fig. 4, free of the prongs I 6 along one edge of the base strip, whereupon the other hook edge 20 may be readily disengaged from the other et of prongs.

A modified form of base strip shown in Fig 7 includes a flat, flexible resilient metal base strip 22 identical with the strip 9 except that the prongs 23are struck out from such strip at points adjacent the side edges of the latter, said prongs being arranged in the same staggered relation as are the prongs IS. The cover strip I8 is applicable to the strip 22 in the same manner as it is applied to the base strip 9.

Fig. 8 shows a modified form of cover strip 24 whichls applicable alike to the base strips 9 and 22. This modified coverstrip is made of resilient sheet material, for example, a springy plastic,

or flanges 25 which extend divergently therefrom for the full length of the strip and are adapted to extend. under the prongs on the base strip 9 as shown in Fig. 8 or onthe prongs 23 of base the base and the joints of the fabric therewith. Figs. 11 and 12 illustrate another form of my invention wherein a base strip 38 of right angular form is provided with resilient prongs 31 on the -outside thereof so that the base strip may be secured by, fastenings 38 as shown in Fig. 12 to the wall member 39 on an "outside" corner. A modified form of cover strip is shown applied to thebasestrip in Fig. 12 to cover the latter and the joints or the fabric sheets 4| and Q2 hooked onthe prongs 31. The cover strip 40 is substantially semi-circular and has attaching flanges 43 extending longitudinally of the concave surface thereof near the longitudinal edges of the strip,

for interlocking engagement with the-prong 31.

This coverstrip is made of somewhat resilient or "springy plastic or like material so that it may be sprung into interlocking engagement with the base, with its flanges 4.. in tensioned contact with the resilient prongs 31. As this form of cover strip projects outwardly in rounded'form from the inside corner it is relatively thick and rigid so that it will withstand being bumped against moving objects around or a lacent such an exposed corner, and will not be subject to bein dislodged. v

Fig. 13 shows the same form of my invention as iliustratedin Figs. 4 and 5 but as applied to a wall structure such that but one cover sheet 5 is secured by the base strip, as at a door or window frame. In this connection it should be noted that any of the forms here shown could be used to fasten one instead of two fabric sheets as desired. p

A feature of advantage common to all forms of my invention is that the prongs for securing the fabric also serve to releasably hold the cover strips in. place aconcealing the; base ;-strips and ioints :of-.the fabric therewith; 1 l a;

It is :nowapparent ,thatthe mounting means embodying my; invention; may I be quickly, and easily-applied withv a saving 311) time, labor and material tofprovide a secure detachable-mount ing .or joining means for fabric covering sheets and thelikes' =,I"he constructionandarrangement of the means .is such that it will -.ho ld.-;thecover sheets tightly .in place and -wi;ll;not loosen under vibrations while providinga fiat, neat, decorative and rugged joint. of lightweight and subject, to

Y easy disassembly.

tin a cover strip interlocking with-saidfastening elements at points concealed by said cover strip to'securef the latter to' the base strip in position concealing said base strip and the joint of the sheet therewith-flu" mo nt n m n rsunncrii sa Q92 ing sheet 'offabric, a base SliliQ'J fiilfiiPllQditQ be mounted on the surface of an objectto which'such sheets are "t'o 'be" applied, fa stenirig "elements on saidstrip for engaging an ,edge of the sheet and holding it on saidstrip, a flexible resili ntf over strip adapted to overlie andfconceal sai ,edge

and said base strip, and hook formations on said cover strip for interlocking with said fastening elements at points concealed by said cover strip to secure the latter to the base strip in position concealing said edge of said sheet and the base strip.

3. In a mounting means for joining and supporting covering sheets of fabric, a base strip adapted to be mounted on the surface of an object to which such sheets are to be applied, fastening elements on said strip for joining edges of said sheets and holding them on said strip, a cover strip adapted to overlie and conceal said edges and said base strip, and hook formations on the longitudinal edges of said cover strip for interlocking with said fastening elements at points concealed by said cover strip to secure the latter to the base strip in position concealing said edges and the base strip.

4. In a mounting means for joining and supporting covering sheets of fabric, a base strip adapted to be mounted on the surface of an object to which such sheets are to be applied, fastening elements on said strip for joining edges of said sheets and holding them on said strip, a cover strip adapted to overlie and conceal said edges and said base strip, and hook formations integral therewith and lying on the inner face thereof at points spaced inwardly 01' the longitudinal edges of the cover strip and subject to being hooked onto said fastening elements to detachably secure the cover strip to said base strip.

5. In a mounting means for fastening in place a covering sheet of fabric, 'a base strip adapted to strip, a cover stripadaptedwto,;. overlie and; conceal said base, strip, and hook formations oon said bem u sdon e surf es? an ob ct to which uch, s e t is to be a pli fas ening e ements n. sa t i for n agin a edeei ij fl s ei and h d t 0.11 s i s l a 'qv sjtr i a antj d tocverlie and conceal said secured fedg'e the sheet and said. base strip, and flanges j on he inne id -V f s id-co er stri at points, p d

inwardly of the side edges of thepover' strip ing hooked engagement with-saidiastening e m n tc ecuret e cover t aiqlthe as s rip- 2 16.; In;; a mounting means for holding in place a covering-sheet :Of fabric, abase strip adapted to be mounted on a structure tonwhich. such "a sheet is-to be applied, prongs formed on said'strip overlying; one face thereof ,4 and facing inwardly s th me e po on h c e i g s et may ,be hooked thereto to=,overlie saidfstrip a cover strip -of ,greater, widththan said, base strip, and fasteningmeans embodied in said coverstrip on, theinne s and. inw y s ce f 'jth side edges thereot for interlocking. engagement ith, said prongs to,. detachably secure the cover 4 stri t tber a es I a :1. n amou t n m n f r in i place a cqverine s e t ti bl' g a b adabl tobe mounted ;on an ,object to which such lasheet as t beap ed;nmnsg orm d on said; strip :overlying one face thereof and, facing inwardly so; that anedge portion of the covering she,ei;

may: be hooked the 'gtoto overlie said strip, ,a 7 cover strip of greater width than said base strip, flanges extending inwardly from the side edges ther i and, ve n the inner f c f 't wv' fitflQ-iflnd heck .te matlo cn t e. t ee ed s. of said fl n e ada e w ens nde sa d-p o t b lit e. erstria Q i beses P-j' I I 8,; In amou t n m ans; for, jo ni an sup- ,P rt s QYe m sh ets prgabnc; pa e; arm a apt'edifto be mounted pn' an objectfto which Su h sh e s a t b l d pro i e jifi rfii e said strip inrows adjacent'longi'tudinaledges of the strip and overlying one face thereof and facing inwardly so that edge portions of the covering sheets may be hooked thereto to overlie said strip, a cover strip of greater width than 1 said base strip, flanges extending inwardly from the side edges thereof and overlying the inner face of the cover strip, hook formations on the free edges of said flanges adapted to hook under said prongs to hold the cover strip onv the base strip, said cover strip being flexible and resilient and said hook formation being disposed so that when the hook formation on one edge of one flange is hooked under one row of prongs, the other hook formation on the other edge may be forced into hooked engagement with the other row of prongs upon flexing said cover strip so that it bows outwardly between its side edges.

-9. In a mounting means for .supporting a covering sheet of-fabric, a base strip adapted to be mounted on an object to whichsuch a sheet is to be applied, fastening elements on said strip for supporting the sheet on said strip, a cover strip adapted to overlie and conceal said base strip, and hook formations on said cover strip for interlocking with said fastening elements at points concealed by said cover strip to secure the latter to the base strip in position concealing said base strip and the joint of the sheet therewith. said base strip being of right angular formation in cross section and adapted to be applied to a corner structure.

10. In a mounting means for holding in place a covering sheet of fabric, a base strip adapted 7 to be mounted on a structure to which such a sheet is to'be' applied. prongs formed on said strip'overlylng one face thereof and facing inwardly so that an edge portion of the covering sheet may be hooked thereto to overlie said strip, a cover strip of greater width-than said base strip, and fastening means embodied in said cover strip on the inner side and inwardly spaced from the side edgestherepf for interlocking engagement with said prongs to detachably secure the cover strip to the base strip, said base strip being of angular cross section and adapted to be fitted to a corner structure from or to which the fabric sheetis to extend. 4 i 11. In a mounting means for holding-in place a covering sheet of fabric, a base strip adapted to be mounted on a structure to whichsuch a sheet'is to be applied, prongs formed on said i strip overlying one face thereof and facing inthe side edges thereof for interlocking engagewardly so that an edge portion of the covering sheet may be hooked thereto to overlie said strip,

'a' cover strip of greater width'than said base strip, and fastening means embodied in said cover strip on the inner side and inwardly spaced from the side edges thereof for interlocking engagement with said prongs togdetachably secure the cover strip to the base strip, saidbase stripbeing'of angular cross section and-adapted to be fitted to a corner structur'e from which the fabric sheet is to extend, said cover strip. being curvedinfcross section and having its concave surface outermost when the cover strip is secured to the base strip.

12. In a mounting means for holding in place a covering sheet of fabric, -a base strip adapted to be mounted on a structureto which such a sheet is to bev applied, prongs formed on said strip overlying one face thereof and facing inwardlyso that an edge portion of the covering sheet may be hooked thereto to overlie said strip, a

cover strip of greater width than said base strip,

and fastening means embodied in said cover strip on the inner side and inwardly spaced from ment with said prongs to detachably secure the cover strip to the base strip, said base strip being of angular cross section and adapted to be fitted to a corner structure to which the fabric sheet-is to extend, said cover strip being curved in cross section and having its convex side outermost when secured to said base string 13. In a mounting means for'holding inpiace a covering sheet of fabric, a base strip adapted to be mounted on a structure to which such a sheet is to be applied, prongs formed on said strip overlying one face thereof and facing inwardly so that an edge portion of the covering sheet may be hooked thereto to overlie said strip, a cover strip of greater width than said base strip. and fastening means embodied in said cover strip on the inner side and inwardly spaced from the side edges thereof for interlocking ent gagement with said prongs to detachably' secure the cover stripto the base strip, said base strip being of angular cross section and adapted to i be fitted to a corner structure to which the fabric sheet is to extend, said cover strip being oi substantially semi-circular form in cross section whereby it is applicable to the base strip when 'the latter issecured to an outside corner structure.

JOHN E. FRAZER.

7 Resonances CITED The following references are of record in the unrrnn sra'rss ra'rau'rs Number 'Name Date 767,433 Peightal Aug. 16, 1904 1,379,001 Diven May 24, 1921 

